NCCE’s Maker Camps = Learning + Fun!

NCCE’s popular Maker Camp returns with two sessions in August 2019! Join some of NCCE’s most popular trainers for two days of hands-on exploration and fun at the beautiful Pack Forest Conference Center in Eatonville, Washington (just 90 minutes south of Seattle). Conn McQuinn and other experienced Maker educators will provide you with rich classroom-friendly Making experiences in a relaxing and picturesque setting. Rustic cabin lodging and delicious meals are included in the registration fee. Sign up for both camps for an even more powerful experience! Credit and STEM Clock Hours available.

Budget-Friendly Makerspaces

When: August 6-7 (10am August 6 through 3:30 pm August 7) Who: Educators from 3rd grade and up wanting to learn more about affordable Maker activities and resources for their classrooms, schools or afterschool programs. Makers of all experience levels are welcome!Why: Makerspaces are springing up in classrooms and libraries throughout the Northwest. There is often a focus on expensive, high-tech options, but you can create exciting and engaging experiences for your students with inexpensive tools and materials. If you are starting new, you can learn tips and tricks to launch your program. If you are already implementing a Makerspace, you can learn new tricks and share your learning with new colleagues! Leave this camp armed with ready-to-use activities and ideas. What: Highlights include:

Using Design Thinking in your Makerspace

Tips and Tricks for Starting and Managing a Makerspace

Creative Cardboard Projects

Super Simple Carpentry

Exploring Electronics with SAM Labs

Simple Robotics with Ozobot

Building with PVC​

Tech-Ful Makerspace

When: August 8-9 (10am August 9 through 3:30 pm August 9) Who: Educators from 3rd grade and up wanting to explore more challenging Makerspace options to use in their classrooms, schools or afterschool programs. All experience levels are welcome!Why: The cost of many technical Makerspace tools and resources continues to drop, providing schools with many exciting opportunities for empowering students with 21st Century learning experiences. These higher-tech systems often require more time to explore effectively, and this camp will let you dive more deeply into discovering the possibilities for you and your students . What: Highlights include:

Building and Learning in Minecraft

Inventing with Micro:Bit

Full STEAM Ahead with Hummingbird​

School-Friendly 3D Printing

Making with Vinyl & Paper Cutting Machines

Exploring Basic Electronics

Designing in Tinkercad

Computational Thinking with SAM Labs

Hacking STEM

And more!​

Costs: Registration is $445 . Fee includes meals and one night’s lodging. Sign up for both camps for $955 – includes extra meals, three nights’ lodging and additional learning opportunities. Credit and stem clock hours available!